Crowd ed (G)streets,
bus y (G)feet
hus tle (G)by him.
Down town shop pers,
(D7)Christ mas is (G)nigh.
There he sits
all a (G7)lone
on the (C)side walk,
(A7)hop ing
that you won’t pass him (D7)by.
Should you (G)stop?
Bet ter (G)not,
much too (G)bus y.
You’re in a hur ry; my, (D7)how time does (G)fly.
In the dis tance the (G7)ring ing of (C)laugh ter,
and in the (G)midst
of the (D7)laugh ter he (G)cries:
Pret ty pa per, pret ty rib bons of (D7)blue.
Wrap your pres ents to your dar ling from (G)you.
Pret ty pen cils to (G7)write, “I love (C)you.”
Pret ty (G)pa per, pret ty (D7)rib bons of (C)blue.
Pret ty pa per, pret ty rib bons of (D7)blue.
Wrap your pres ents to your dar ling from (G)you.
Pret ty pen cils to (G7)write, “I love (C)you.”
Pret ty (G)pa per, pret ty (D7)rib bons of (C)blue.
Pret ty (G)blue.
Pretty Paper by Roy Orbison
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Pretty Paper”
- What key is "Pretty Paper" in?
- "Pretty Paper" by Roy Orbison is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Pretty Paper" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Pretty Paper" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Pretty Paper"?
- This arrangement of "Pretty Paper" uses 5 chords: A7, C, D7, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "Pretty Paper" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Roy Orbison can I play here?
- Try "OH, PRETTY WOMAN", "Oh, Pretty Woman", "YOU GOT IT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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